Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 69303
Planning Permission: Private Sector
Tabled: 21 July 2025
Answered: 3 September 2025
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what her policy is on the use of Special Development Orders for private sector development which does not engage matters of national security.
Answer
Matthew PennycookSpecial Development Orders are a long-established part of the planning system. Each case is considered on its individual merits. The government has no plans to change this approach.